Packaging Machine Operator

Shearer's Foods; Bluffton (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer's Foods in Bluffton, Indiana is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to run and change over 3-5 packaging machines, maintaining efficiency and quality. You will follow recipes, perform quality tests, and log data while communicating changes to the team.

Flexibility for training, weekends, and overtime is required. The role involves allergens exposure, heavy lifting up to 60 lbs, long hours on your feet, and using hand tools in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership; must follow policies and model Shearer's core values (Respect, Teamwork, Giving Back).
• Troubleshooting skills to diagnose mechanical/automation issues.
• 2-5 years machine operator or maintenance apprentice experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills to run production and verifications throughout the day.
• Time management to complete changeovers and plan breaks.
• Flexibility for training periods and pre-shift meetings; able to work weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Run, change over, ensure efficiency and quality for 3-5 packaging machines.
• Communicate changes and plans to Team Members and supervision.
• Perform computer-based tasks at scheduled times.
• Set up and operate packaging equipment; follow recipes/work procedures.
• Monitor/adjust variables; perform quality tests and data collection.
• Respond to QA/management direction; comply with safety and allergen controls.
• Be exposed to allergens, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and heavy equipment.
• Multi-task and prioritize throughout the day; use hand tools as required.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Computer Skills

Time Management

Flexibility

Physical Demands

Education

2-5 years machine operator or maintenance apprentice experience

Job description

Locations: Bluffton, Indiana

Categories: Production

Req ID: 2195

Overview

Shearer's Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer's is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers.

With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer's has been awarded the food industry’s highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards.

Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer's is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community.

At Shearer's Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable—and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.

Responsibilities

Packaging Machine Operator

$21.53/Hr.

Dedication, Dependability, and a Willingness to learn are a must. The PMO will be responsible for running, changing over, efficiency and quality of 3-5 packaging machines. They will have responsibility of communicating changes and plans to Team Member's in immediate area and supervision. There will be a required set of tasks to be performed on a computer at specific times throughout the shift. As a PMO, job duties include but are not limited to the set up and operation of packaging equipment, following precise recipes and work procedures, monitoring and adjusting variables and performing product quality tests and data collection. Extruded Processor must also be able to react to direction from quality assurance and management personnel. PMO's will be exposed to allergens, chemicals, extreme equipment and temperatures. They will be expected to multi-task and prioritize throughout the day. Job duties also include use of hand tools.

Qualifications

What you Bring to the Table

• Leadership – The PMO will set the example for the line, as such they will need to follow all policies/procedures set forth by Shearers Foods LLC. The PMO must have the ability to work well with others. Must demonstrate Shearer's Core Values of Respect, Teamwork, and Giving Back.
• Troubleshooting Skills – Must have ability to work through problems to find root causes and address issues for Mechanical and Automation Equipment.
• 2-5 years machine operator or maintenance apprentice experience preferred.
• Computer Skills – Must have basic computer skills required to run production. Verifications on computer will be done routinely throughout the day.
• Time Management – Will have to effectively manage his/her own time. Quality verifications will be performed at specific intervals throughout the day. The PMO is responsible for completing changeovers in allotted time as well as planning his/her breaks around lulls in activity.
• Flexibility – The PMO may need to be flexible for the training period and be available for pre-shift meetings when applicable. Must be able to work weekends and overtime when needed.
• Physical Demands – The PMO must be able to move, twist, or lift up to 60lbs and team lift 75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Team Member must be able to be on his/her feet for twelve (12+) hours, to keep up with a fast, repetitious pace and to do repetitious lifting.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $21.53/Hr. - USD $21.53/Hr.